National Day

National Day is a national holiday established by a country to commemorate the country itself. They are usually the country's independence, the signing of the constitution, the birthday of the head of state or other significant anniversaries; There are also saint's days for the country's patron saint.

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Evolution history:

The word "National Day", which refers to the national festival, was first seen in the Western Jin Dynasty. Western Jin records had "National Day alone for its benefit, the main worry mo and its harm" records, China's feudal era, national festival event, great too emperor's accession, birthday. Therefore, the emperor ascended the throne in ancient China and his birthday was called "National Day". Today called the anniversary of the founding of the country as the National Day.

December 2, 1949, the fourth meeting of the Central People's Government Committee accepted the suggestion of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), passed the resolution on the National Day of the People's Republic of China, decided to declare the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1 every year, the great day of the People's Republic of China, the National Day of the People's Republic of China.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949, the celebration of the National Day changed several times.

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In the early days of the founding of new China (1950-1959), the annual National Day celebrations were held with a military parade. In September 1960, the CPC Central Committee and The State Council decided to reform the National Day system in line with the principle of building a country with diligence and thrift. Since then, from 1960 to 1970, there has been a grand rally and mass parade in front of Tian 'anmen Square every year, but no military parade.

From 1971 to 1983, on October 1 every year, Beijing celebrated the National Day in other forms, such as a large garden party, without mass parades. In 1984, the 35th anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China was marked by a grand National Day parade and mass celebration. In the following ten years, the use of other forms to celebrate the National Day, did not hold the National Day parade and mass celebration parade. October 1, 1999, the 50th anniversary of the National Day, held a grand National Day parade and mass celebration parade. It was the last grand National Day celebration of the People's Republic of China in the 20th century.

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Since the founding of new China, there have been 15 military parades in National Day celebrations. There were 11 times between 1949 and 1959, and four times during the 35th anniversary of the National Day in 1984, the 50th anniversary in 1999, the 60th anniversary in 2009 and the 70th anniversary in 2019.

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Origin of the Festival:

National Day is a national holiday established by a country to commemorate the country itself.

They are usually the country's independence, the signing of the constitution, the birthday of the head of state or other significant anniversaries; There are also saint's days for the country's patron saint.

Although most countries have similar anniversaries, but due to complex political relations, some countries of this holiday can not be called the National Day, such as the United States only independence Day, there is no National Day, but both have the same meaning.

In ancient China, the emperor ascended the throne and his birthday was called "National Day".

Countries around the world determine the basis of the National Day strange. According to statistics, there are 35 countries in the world whose National Day is based on the time of national foundation. Countries such as Cuba and Cambodia take the day of their capital occupation as their National Day. Some countries have national Independence Day as their National Day.

National Day is an important holiday in each country, but the name is different. Many countries called "National Day" or "National Day", there are some countries called "independence day" or "independence day", also some called "republic day", "republic day", "revolution day", "liberation" and "national rejuvenation day", "constitution day" and so on, and directly with the name "day", such as "Australia day" and "Pakistani date", Some with the king's birthday or enthronement day for the National Day, if the replacement of the king, the specific date of the National Day also subsequently replaced.

Although most countries have similar anniversaries, but due to complex political relations, some countries of this holiday can not be called the National Day, such as the United States only independence Day, there is no National Day, but both have the same meaning.

In ancient China, the emperor ascended the throne and his birthday was called "National Day". Today, China's National Day especially refers to the anniversary of the official founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1.

The world's history of the longest National Day is the National Day of SAN Marino, far in AD 301, SAN Marino on September 3 as their National Day.

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Festival Significance:

National symbol

National Day anniversary is a feature of modern nation state, is accompanied by the emergence of modern nation state, and become particularly important. It became the symbol of an independent country, reflecting the state and polity of the country.

Function is

National Day this special commemorative way once becomes a new, national holiday form, it carries the function of reflecting the cohesion of the country, the nation. At the same time, the large-scale celebration activities on the National Day are also the concrete embodiment of the government's mobilization and appeal.

The basic characteristics of

Show strength, enhance national confidence, reflect cohesion, play appeal, which is the three basic characteristics of the National Day celebration

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Customs and Habits:

National Day, countries have to hold different forms of celebration activities, in order to strengthen the patriotic consciousness of their people, enhance the cohesion of the country. Countries also want to congratulate each other. Every five years or every ten years of National Day, and some to expand the scale of celebration. In order to celebrate the National Day, governments usually hold a National Day reception, hosted by the head of state, government or foreign minister, invited in the local ambassadors and other important foreign guests to attend. But some countries do not hold a reception, such as the United States, Britain are not held a reception.

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Celebrations:

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China (Sheet 1)

On December 2, 1949, the Central People's Government passed the resolution on the National Day of the People's Republic of China, stipulating that October 1 of each year is the National Day, and this day is used to declare the founding of the People's Republic of China. Since 1950, October 1 has become a grand festival celebrated by people of all ethnic groups in China.

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United States: (Chart 2)

The Declaration of Independence was adopted here on July 4, 1776. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress held in Philadelphia, the United States, formed the continental Army, commander-in-chief by George Washington, adopted the Declaration of Independence, formally declared the establishment of the United States of America.

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France (Sheet 3)

On July 14, 1789, the people of Paris overthrew the monarchy by storming the Bastille, a symbol of feudal rule. In 1880, the French Parliament officially designated July 14 as Bastille Day

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Vietnam (Sheet 4)

In August 1945, the Vietnamese army and people launched a general uprising and seized power. On September 2 of the same year, President Ho Chi Minh solemnly proclaimed the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) at Patting Square in Hanoi

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Italy (Sheet 5)

June 2, 1946, Italy held a constituent assembly elections, held at the same time a referendum, formally declared the abolition of the kingdom, the establishment of the Italian Republic. The day was declared Italy's National Day

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South Africa (Sheet 6)

South Africa held its first non-racial national election on April 27, 1994. Black leader Nelson Mandela became the first president of the new South Africa, and the first constitution reflecting racial equality in South Africa's history came into force. This day became South Africa's National Day, also known as South Africa Freedom Day

 

Holiday notice

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Since 1999, National Day has been a "golden week" holiday in mainland China. The statutory holiday time of National Day is 3 days, and the two weekends before and after will be adjusted to a total of 7 days off; 3 to 7 days for overseas institutions and enterprises in mainland China; The Macao Special Administrative Region has two days and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has one day.

As of 2014, The General Office of the State Council of China holiday arrangements notice from October 1 to 7 days off, a total of 7 days. September 28 (Sunday), October 11 (Saturday) work.

2021 National Day: From October 1 to 7 days off, a total of 7 days. September 26 (Sunday), October 9 (Saturday) work.


Post time: Sep-30-2021